Education
A Bachelor's of Science degree is required in at least one of several fields:
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Zoology and/or Animal Biology
This will allow for entry-level jobs.
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Zoology and/or Animal Biology
This will allow for entry-level jobs.
For advancement on the job, a Master's of Science degree is required.
In order to perform independent research or teach at a university, a Ph.D. is also required.
Bachelor's : $31,443 (SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry)
Special Requirements
There are no special requirements in order to get a job; however, there are two that will help.
The Wildlife Society offers:
The Wildlife Society offers:
Associate Wildlife Biologist
An applicant for professional certification that has limited experience but has completed all academic standards and is to be judged to be able to represent the profession as an ethical practitioner will be designated as an AWB. This is a certification that will help a wildlife biologist get a job if they have little experience.
An applicant for professional certification that has limited experience but has completed all academic standards and is to be judged to be able to represent the profession as an ethical practitioner will be designated as an AWB. This is a certification that will help a wildlife biologist get a job if they have little experience.
Certified Wildlife Biologist
An applicant for professional certification who demonstrates expertise through education and experience and is judged to be able to represent the profession as and ethical practitioner will be designated as a CWB.
For this, one must be an AWB and gain the required experience.
An applicant for professional certification who demonstrates expertise through education and experience and is judged to be able to represent the profession as and ethical practitioner will be designated as a CWB.
For this, one must be an AWB and gain the required experience.
Advancement
There is an opportunity for advancement within the career.
In order for advancement, one must gain the required degrees (M.S. or Ph.D.), along with the required experience in the field.
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To prepare for this job, I can take as many related classes as possible throughout high school, and join clubs or activities that will help me gain knowledge and experience.